Stop of sales
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 24 Sep 2026
SR/02669/26
Topline hair dye withdrawn from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (Topline hair dye) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Henna hair dye, in the form of olive-green/brown powder
- Brand
- Topline
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 027
- Made in
- India
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product contains barium (measured value up to 16.9 % by weight). Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart and kidney activity, leading to arrythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations.
The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02669/26
View official notice ↗
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